Mr. Kiefer was born July 4, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of John Robert and Lillie Merriman Kiefer.

He graduated from South High School in Youngstown in 1944 and attended what is now Youngstown State University and Kent (Ohio) State University.

A veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, Robert served in the United States Navy as a radio operator.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Bears Club since 1967, both Youngstown; Sebring (Ohio) Country Club since 1971; and belonged to the "Corner Boys of Youngstown."

Besides his wife, the former Betty Sue Hill, whom he married on Aug. 7, 1951, he leaves two sons, John R. Kiefer, president of Youngs-town Casket Co., at home; and James R. Kiefer, Columbia City, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Bradley and Lillie Mae Patton Tedrow.

KIEFER Robert J., 75, of 450 Melbourne Ave., Boardman, Ohio.

Calling hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (5-8-01) and 10:30 a.m. to time of service Wednesday (5-9-01) in ROSSI BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME Inc., 4442 South Ave., Youngstown.

Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with Pastor William Rotar officiating.

Burial: Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.

Wayne D. MoyerRHS grad was Hermitage schools maintenance worker

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family for Wayne D. Moyer, 11 Scenic Mobile Home Park, Lot 71, Pymatuning Township. He died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday (5-5-01) in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, following a brief illness. He was 48.

Mr. Moyer was born April 18, 1953, in Sharon, to Glenn Moyer Sr. and Mary Plummer Moyer.

He attended Reynolds High School and was most recently employed in the maintenance department of Hermitage School District. Mr. Moyer previously was a machine operator for Hartford Hills, Kinsman; and for Andover (Ohio) Industries.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday for Eileen Ruth Grande, 2048 DeBrakeleer Ave., Farrell. She passed away unexpectedly at 3 p.m. Saturday (5-5-01) in her home of an apparent heart attack. She was 69.

Mrs. Grande was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of Joseph and Theresa Mirage Koch.

She attended St. Joseph's School and Sharon High School and belonged to St. Joseph's Church in Sharon.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Jerome Edward Grande; four brothers, Edward, Walter, Frank and Robert Koch; and three sisters, Mary Tomczak, Catherine Pollock and Delores Serb.

Service: Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday (5-9-01) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Monsignor William C. Karg, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:25 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for the church.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.

Helen G. McDonaldSharpsville native retired as university secretary

Helen G. McDonald, formerly of University Heights, Ohio; and Sharpsville, died at 5:03 a.m. Sunday (5-6-01) in Lakewood (Ohio) Hospital. She was 88.

Miss McDonald was born June 16, 1912, in Sharpsville to Frank A. and Anna V. Boyle McDonald.

She attended St. Edward Parochial Grade School; and was a 1931 alumna of Rayen High School, both Youngstown.

Miss McDonald retired in 1977 as secretary to the vice president of student affairs at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, where she worked for six years.

She previously had been employed as secretary for New York Central Railroad and Republic Steel, both Cleveland.

Miss McDonald was a member of Jesu Roman Catholic Church, University Heights, and its Women's Guild.

Surviving are three nieces and three nephews.

Her parents; a sister, Catherine L. Grady; and a brother, Frank, T. McDonald, preceded her in death.

McDONALD
Helen G., 88, formerly of University Heights, Ohio; and Sharpsville.
Calling hours: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wedneday (5-9-01) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may also e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with Monsignor John B. Hagerty, pastor of Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, as celebrant.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.

Concetta Clara PalombiFormerly of Sharpsville, homemaker was born in Italy

A memorial Mass will be held at a later date for Concetta Clara Palombi, Hermitage, formerly of Sharpsville. She died at 10:10 p.m. Friday (5-4-01) in John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 100.

Mrs. Palombi was born May 2, 1901, in Castro di Volci, also known as the Providence of Rome, Italy, to Dominic Campagna and Anastasia Leonetti Campagna.

A homemaker, she was a former member of St. Bartholomew Church in Sharpsville and its St. Aleva Society.

FIGGINS
Mrs. Rosie H., wife of Simon Coates, 53, of 943 Emerson Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 05-05-01.Calling hours: 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday (5-9-01) in Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave., Sharon. Condolences may be sent by fax at (724) 347-1917 or by e-mail to: shannonfhltd@netscape.net
Service: Funeral service at noon Wednesday with the Rev. Angel L. DeLaCruz, church pastor, officiating.
Burial: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.

HODIL
Mrs. John (Norma Jean), 67, of 5540 Nova Road, St. Cloud, Fla.
Obituary was published 5-6-01Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (5-7-01) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday (5-8-01) in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. John A. Frey, pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.

PLUMMER
Gary Michael, 35, of 439 Malleable St., Sharon.
Obituary was published 5-6-01Calling hours: 11 a.m. until the time of service today (5-7-01) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Friends may send condolences by e-mail to www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
Service: Funeral service at noon today in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Haines, pastor of Grace Chapel Community Church, Sharon.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.